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Topic: PSC

I know someone here will know the answer. Is PSC (primary sclerosing cholangitis), actually considered CC. From what I read it appears that PSC can cause cancer but not that CC is PSC. I am having thoughts to contact the Walter Peyton Foundation but not sure he really had CC. Thanks

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Hi lainy and Mr. T, Here is a link for wikipedia providing infor on on PSC. The Walton peyton Foundation will probally be more helpful I imagine. The actual pathology reports, I would think could differentiate the difference, but maybe not. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/primary_sc … holangitis . Bless Ya Guys!Jeff

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Lainy....Primary sceloring chlangitis: chronic inflammation of the bile ducts may increase the risk of developing Cholangiocarcinoma/bile duct cancer. In fact, we have seen, on this board, quite a few CC patients with a history of PCS followed by the development of CC. In my opinion, everyone with PCS should be aware of this. As listed in our brochure:Chronic ulceratative colitis: chronic inflammation of the bowelCholedochal cysts: sac-like structes forming off the bile ductsalso are known to be risk factors.

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It is my understanding that ulcers, colitis, etc. are stress related so I think we can also say that stress is a risk factor. I went to see a gastroenterologist a few weeks ago to be proactive and I told her that for as long as I can remember, stress has always gone right to my stomach. She has ordered some tests. I think it would be interesting for someone to do a long term study of relatives of cc patients.

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Hello Everyone, Butch had ulcerative colitus, which led to PSC (primary sclerosing cholangitis) , which they think led to CC - 3 diferent things, as the other posts said The diagnosis in the medical records of Sayre Packer, Mayo, and Pittsburgh all list all 3 - part of the reason that the Veterans approved the application for survivor benefits last week - there is a known link between the 3. We knew, from the time he was diagnosed with the PSC - about 7 yearts ago - that he was in trouble, but the Doctor at Sayre Packer ASSURED us that cancer was not a problem - can you imagine - he was sure wrong!

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